'The Constitution was defended today': GOP Congressman reacts to Supreme Court tariff ruling     CNN's Brianna Keilar gets Republican Congressman Don Bacon's reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling that President Donald Trump violated federal law when he unilaterally imposed sweeping tariffs across the globe. Bacon says if President Trump moves ahead with his newly invoked… Read more »

Lawmakers from Nebraska, Iowa respond to US Supreme Court tariff decision On Friday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump's far-reaching global tariffs. In the hours after the ruling was announced, lawmakers in Nebraska and Iowa voiced their thoughts on the decision. "The Constitution’s checks and balances still work. Article One gives tariff… Read more »

‘I feel vindicated’: Anti-tariff Republicans cheer as Supreme Court checks Trump Republican tariff skeptics on Capitol Hill celebrated Friday after the Supreme Court struck down the core authority behind President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs — dealing a blow to a major plank of the president’s agenda but offering a welcome off-ramp to GOP lawmakers who viewed the… Read more »

Republican Don Bacon warns Trump: No tariff bailout coming from Congress     Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) won’t support a push by Republican colleagues to codify President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs into law, signaling a bailout is not coming from Congress after the Supreme Court overturned them on Friday. “Oh, I… Read more »

House blows open gates on tariff war   The House is now going to have open season on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Trump suffered a serious political blow Tuesday night when the House voted down a rule blocking members from offering resolutions to end the numerous tariffs the president has levied since returning to office. GOP Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Thomas Massie… Read more »

Let states fix backlogs and serve families faster by Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Don Davis (D-N.C.), opinion contributors Applicants should not face delays when seeking benefits through SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) or Medicaid. The government should meet people where they are, especially in moments of need. Americans deserve service that is quick, accurate and fair. We’ve… Read more »

VENEZUELA: Don Bacon concerned about 'overemphasis' on oil, wants congressional oversight Rep. Don Bacon wants to see democracy restored to Venezuela now that Maduro is out of power, but a Creighton University professor says the rest of Maduro's political party remains in control of the… Read more »

Nebraska congressman calls for focus on Venezuelan people over oil interests Rep. Don Bacon urges Trump administration to prioritize democracy over economic gains following Venezuela operation https://www.wowt.com/2026/01/05/nebraska-congressman-calls-focus-venezuelan-people-over-oil-interests/ Read more »

GOP Rep. Bacon criticizes Trump for remarks about alleged Ukraine attack on Putin residence Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized President Trump on Monday for appearing to side with Russia in its claims that Ukraine attempted a drone attack on a residence of President Vladimir Putin, accusing Moscow’s leader of frequently lying. “President Trump and his team should… Read more »

Eppley Airfield receives $10M federal grant for terminal reconstruction Rep. Don Bacon announced Friday that Eppley Airfield has secured a $10 million federal Airport Infrastructure Grant for reconstructing 35,000 square feet of the existing terminal. https://www.wowt.com/2025/12/26/eppley-airfield-receives-10-million-federal-grant-terminal-reconstruction/ Read more »